Portland metro Thursday weather: Showers most of the day; high of 50

Rain showers continue into Thursday as an upper level trough slowly moves through the Portland area. Thursday’s high will be 50 degrees.

A winter weather watch also remains posted for the Cascades and the passes through Thursday night for mountain snow down to 3500 feet in some areas. Heavier showers will bring accumulating snow to the higher mountain passes and reduce visibility. Be ready for winter driving if you’re heading through the Cascades.

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By Friday the showers should begin to slowly taper off. Expect occasional showers through about 5 p.m. Friday and then some clearing as a weak high pressure system moves over the area. Friday’s high temp is 51.

Saturday could end up being a mostly dry day with some sun breaks and a high of 50. But don’t get used to it. Rain returns on Sunday.